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The 25 most sustainable private companies in the world

Corporate Knights

But with sustainability, there are reasons to be more forthcoming. Private companies are increasingly eager to report on their environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance and their sustainability investments amid the publics growing appetite for companies that are trying to be good corporate citizens. 7 BGIS Canada 3.6%

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The 25 most sustainable public-sector companies in the world

Corporate Knights

Since 2016, the company has achieved about a 17% reduction in its own emissions and has pledged to be carbon-neutral by 2050. Socit de Transport de Montral The Socit de Transport de Montral has been a force for economic growth and sustainable development in Quebec. It is also one of the biggest green financiers globally.

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How Finance can help stop climate change: Green bonds

Edouard Stenger

Part of this revolution is the meteoritic growth of green bonds, which were started in 2007 by the World Bank and the European Investment Bank. If growth was slow from the first green bond issuance to 2012, things have accelerated since. Green bonds are indeed often oversubscribed due to their success.

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Prologis Commits to Net Zero Emissions by 2040

3BL Media

Issued 16 green bonds between 2018-2021, and its global line of credit and additional lines of credit are linked to sustainability metrics. Invested $150 million in nearly 40 companies through Prologis Ventures since 2016, including those focused on innovation in ESG and sustainability.

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From Green to Blue

Chris Hall

To boost sustainable investment in ocean economies, the International Capital Market Association, in partnership with other industry bodies, has consolidated existing blue finance guidance and principles under one framework. As of January 2023, green bonds had raised US$2.5

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This Week’s People Moves: AXA IM Appoints Head of Inclusion, Diversity and Engagement

Chris Hall

ESG Investor’s weekly round-up of new hires in the sustainable investing sector, including AXA Investment Managers, BNP Paribas Real Estate UK, Climate Solutions, Willis Towers Watson, Actis, and Persefoni. He also contributed to the drafting of the UK’s Net Zero Strategy and the upcoming UK Government Green Finance Strategy.

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Dawn of a Renewable Era

Chris Hall

The World Economic Forum noted that India’s net zero transition will unlock US$1 trillion in sustainable investment opportunities by 2030 and as much as US$15 trillion by 2070, creating over 50 million jobs. . Indian renewable energy company Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) raised a US$1.35 billion debt package for its 1.69